Two powerful storms are threatening to unleash strong winds and heavy rainfall on Okinawa Prefecture as well as Kanto and islands south of the region this week. Tropical Storm Jebi, known ...

India has officially overtaken Japan to claim the position of the third most powerful country in Asia, according to the 2024 Asia Power Index by the Lowy Institute. The milestone comes on the back ...

10 revealing facts about Japanese. Get your head around tongue twisters and jokes. It's also available in Japanese with audio.

Former defense minister Shigeru Ishiba will become Japan’s new prime minister after winning his party’s leadership contest on Friday, following a crowded race that ended in a runoff vote.

The Japanese education system has often been criticized for heavily valuing scores and rote memorization. Nonetheless, Japanese students have continuously scored above the worldwide average in the ...

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Japanese stocks will likely tumble on Monday after Shigeru Ishiba’s surprise victory in the ruling party’s leadership race raised expectations that interest rates will increase. Nikkei 225 ...

Known as the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan's civilization dates as far back as 30,000 years. Today, the archipelago seamlessly blends its rich history with its ultra-modern present. And while its ...

TOKYO — Shigeru Ishiba officially takes office as Japan’s prime minister Tuesday, replacing Fumio Kishida, who resigned in no small part because of record-high disapproval numbers for their ...

China has urged Japan to maintain a "healthy and stable" relationship with Beijing after former Japanese Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba won the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race ...

Japan is a popular spot for tourists, and a new initiative would make it easier and more affordable to visit than ever before. Japan Airlines is offering free domestic flights to tourists from the ...